Last night’s dishes are still in the sink. Kid’s toys are scattered across the living room floor. That chair in your room, the one you put there as a place to sit and just be, is hidden under laundry you’re too tired to fold. Running a household is hard work.

I’ve discovered something about myself…it’s not Fall I dread, it’s Back to School. T.V commercials and advertisements start announcing Back to School in July, just when I’ve settled comfortably into my favorite season. And they lump it together with Fall. This makes me anxious, very anxious. Despite all of the distractions, I do

I grew more and more frustrated as I sat on the couch, not feeling well enough to do all the things I wanted to do. I fought feelings of embarrassment, maybe even shame, over needing so much sleep. Then, I was reminded of this truth: Productivity includes rest. And these

“Wash face and take care of skin” has been one of my New Year’s resolutions for several years running now, but with no success. This year was suffering the same fate until I asked myself why… Tip: be a student of your natural habits and routines. I

Running a household is a lot of hard work and can be very overwhelming, especially when you feel like you just can’t keep up. The solution? Create a household routine you can stick to. This is how I set up mine. How to Create a Household Routine You Can Stick

I’ve heard from a few friends that they struggle to plan dinner so that everything is ready at the same time. Today, I’m going to offer some tips to help with that. The other night, we had blackened fish, green bean casserole and dirty rice for dinner. Each dish

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I’m Mrs. Hines, a.k.a. Sharon. I’m a wife, a mother and a teacher. I’m also an extroverted introvert who is partial to red wine and loves live music. My home and the beach are in a tie for my favorite happy places. And I love to laugh.